hildasmuriel
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Day 2 Sunday August 15
We set off from the Etap just after 7 and it seemed no time at all before we were at the HNY. It was raining heavily and it continued to rain throughout the whole day, without even 2 minutes of respite, or any reduction in the downpour.
We checked in, got Hs park ticket (D and I have APs) then set off through the Village.
The Park had just opened for EMH but there didnt seem to be many people around.
We went on Buzz 3 times in a row my scores were awful but the other 2 seemed happy with what they got. H and D then went on Space Mountain twice with no queuing involved.
We went into Fantasyland and were not surprised to see Dumbo was not running but Pinocchio was open. We went on Peter Pan first and then Pinocchio this was our only Pinocchio ride of the trip. Even later on in the evenings when Snow White was a walk-on, Pinocchio was always busy. Cant see why it is so much more popular than Snow White is it because little ones are frightened of SW, I wonder.
Anyway, we were now ready for a drink, so we went to Salon Mickey. It was full (first time that has happened to me) but they invited us in out of the rain to wait in the lobby and we got a seat within about 5 minutes.
We went from here to the Studios today was out first chance to see Toy Story Playland with the AP preview at 10.30. In the meantime, there was no queue for Flying Carpets so we went on that followed by a walk on at Rock n Roller Coaster.
Time for the preview we were actually quite excited to be seeing a whole new land it is really very impressive in terms of theming. All fences appear to be made of childrens construction kits, a bench is a giant piece of Brio, there is a huge ball lying in the grass it does have the appearance of a childs garden. I really like it.
H and D tried the Parachute Drop first, which they said was great fun. The queuing area is all in military green with lots of plastic soldiers around.
The instructions at the beginning say (think American military voice) You will supervise you children. You will not put your hands, arms or legs out side of the ride. You will not run answered by the soldiers chanting Sir, yessir
Unfortunately Slinky wasnt running there were lots of technical bods standing looking at it but RC Racer was working. H was a bit apprehensive about this but decided to give it a go. Anybody who has, or had, a boy who likes cars and garages will smile at the queuing area of this ride. It has a Hot Wheels toy garage feel even down to some of the stickers on the petrol pumps. The path is a Scalextric track. The ride itself was great fun, apparently no, of course I didnt go on!
I was told that at the topmost point of the ride there is a moment of weightlessness before you begin the downward swoop - very enjoyable. So, Im told.
We spent a bit more time having a look round before going over to Stitch Live. I did take a lot more photos of TSPL later in the trip - enough that you may get bored.
After this we went to the Village to buy our tickets for BBWWS for Monday night. D was free at she has an AP and it is her birthday this month saving 48. After browsing a bit in the shops, it was time for our meal at the Steakhouse for Sunday Brunch.
We enjoyed the food, the champagne, wine, juice etc but it did seem there were fewer things to choose from. Certainly there were fewer characters around only 3 in total in 90 minutes. It was a nice lunch but not as nice as we have had there before.
It was just after 3 so we were able to go and collect our room key. We were on the 3rd floor, on the same side of the hotel as the swimming pool. After we unpacked D went swimming, H went to buy water and a voltage adaptor (oops) and then went to the Sports Bar to watch the Liverpool and Arsenal match. I had a doze of course. When D had finished swimming we went and met up with H.
Back in the Park we found everywhere was really quiet as the weather had chased most people away. We trooped around doing walk-ons POTC, Indiana Jones X2, POTC again where we met Captain Jack Sparrow,
Snow White X2 IASW and then BTM. We then went on Phantom Manor and BTM again.
Here is BTM in the rain, at dusk.
We decided not to hang around to see if the fireworks would be on, but instead to finish the day as we started it with a walk-on at Buzz. I lost again!
It was gone 10 oclock so we dripped our way back to the HNY and went to our room to change into dry clothes. Ahhh, bliss.
We went to the shop to buy wi-fi time (3 hours for 10) and then to the bar. H had a coffee, D had a Wildlife cocktail and I had a Baileys and hot chocolate yummy. After this we were ready for bed.
We set off from the Etap just after 7 and it seemed no time at all before we were at the HNY. It was raining heavily and it continued to rain throughout the whole day, without even 2 minutes of respite, or any reduction in the downpour.
We checked in, got Hs park ticket (D and I have APs) then set off through the Village.
The Park had just opened for EMH but there didnt seem to be many people around.
We went on Buzz 3 times in a row my scores were awful but the other 2 seemed happy with what they got. H and D then went on Space Mountain twice with no queuing involved.
We went into Fantasyland and were not surprised to see Dumbo was not running but Pinocchio was open. We went on Peter Pan first and then Pinocchio this was our only Pinocchio ride of the trip. Even later on in the evenings when Snow White was a walk-on, Pinocchio was always busy. Cant see why it is so much more popular than Snow White is it because little ones are frightened of SW, I wonder.
Anyway, we were now ready for a drink, so we went to Salon Mickey. It was full (first time that has happened to me) but they invited us in out of the rain to wait in the lobby and we got a seat within about 5 minutes.
We went from here to the Studios today was out first chance to see Toy Story Playland with the AP preview at 10.30. In the meantime, there was no queue for Flying Carpets so we went on that followed by a walk on at Rock n Roller Coaster.
Time for the preview we were actually quite excited to be seeing a whole new land it is really very impressive in terms of theming. All fences appear to be made of childrens construction kits, a bench is a giant piece of Brio, there is a huge ball lying in the grass it does have the appearance of a childs garden. I really like it.
H and D tried the Parachute Drop first, which they said was great fun. The queuing area is all in military green with lots of plastic soldiers around.
The instructions at the beginning say (think American military voice) You will supervise you children. You will not put your hands, arms or legs out side of the ride. You will not run answered by the soldiers chanting Sir, yessir
Unfortunately Slinky wasnt running there were lots of technical bods standing looking at it but RC Racer was working. H was a bit apprehensive about this but decided to give it a go. Anybody who has, or had, a boy who likes cars and garages will smile at the queuing area of this ride. It has a Hot Wheels toy garage feel even down to some of the stickers on the petrol pumps. The path is a Scalextric track. The ride itself was great fun, apparently no, of course I didnt go on!
I was told that at the topmost point of the ride there is a moment of weightlessness before you begin the downward swoop - very enjoyable. So, Im told.
We spent a bit more time having a look round before going over to Stitch Live. I did take a lot more photos of TSPL later in the trip - enough that you may get bored.
After this we went to the Village to buy our tickets for BBWWS for Monday night. D was free at she has an AP and it is her birthday this month saving 48. After browsing a bit in the shops, it was time for our meal at the Steakhouse for Sunday Brunch.
We enjoyed the food, the champagne, wine, juice etc but it did seem there were fewer things to choose from. Certainly there were fewer characters around only 3 in total in 90 minutes. It was a nice lunch but not as nice as we have had there before.
It was just after 3 so we were able to go and collect our room key. We were on the 3rd floor, on the same side of the hotel as the swimming pool. After we unpacked D went swimming, H went to buy water and a voltage adaptor (oops) and then went to the Sports Bar to watch the Liverpool and Arsenal match. I had a doze of course. When D had finished swimming we went and met up with H.
Back in the Park we found everywhere was really quiet as the weather had chased most people away. We trooped around doing walk-ons POTC, Indiana Jones X2, POTC again where we met Captain Jack Sparrow,
Snow White X2 IASW and then BTM. We then went on Phantom Manor and BTM again.
Here is BTM in the rain, at dusk.
We decided not to hang around to see if the fireworks would be on, but instead to finish the day as we started it with a walk-on at Buzz. I lost again!
It was gone 10 oclock so we dripped our way back to the HNY and went to our room to change into dry clothes. Ahhh, bliss.
We went to the shop to buy wi-fi time (3 hours for 10) and then to the bar. H had a coffee, D had a Wildlife cocktail and I had a Baileys and hot chocolate yummy. After this we were ready for bed.
your DD is growning (to wet for the hat?) cant wait for more
